1. (a) In this section, “Arabian breed horse” means a horse that:

   1. (1) is a purebred Arabian breed horse; and
   2. (2) has a valid certificate of registry with the Arabian Jockey Club of America.

2. (b) A licensee at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area may conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses if:

   1. (1) the purse for an Arabian breed race is funded by the licensee or the sponsor of the race;
   2. (2) the takeout provisions of § 11-704 of this subtitle apply to the race;
   3. (3) the licensee pays all taxes and fees associated with the Arabian breed race that would otherwise be due on a steeplechase, hurdle, or flat race; and
   4. (4) the Arabian breed race is approved by the Commission.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 497, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.